Man Dies Following Two-Car Collision in Marco de Canaveses

A 35-year-old man has died following a serious two-car collision that occurred on the afternoon of Friday, November 6, in Marco de Canaveses, Portugal. The incident took place on the EN211 highway, specifically on the viaduct crossing the Galinhas River.

Emergency services were alerted to the accident at approximately 3:41 p.m. Local authorities, including the Marco de Canaveses Volunteer Firefighters, the GNR police force, and the Vale do Sousa Medical Emergency and Resuscitation Vehicle, were dispatched to the scene to provide immediate assistance.

The victim, identified as Ricardo Alberto Ribeiro Pinto, a native of Sobretâmega, was found in critical condition. First responders from the Marco de Canaveses Volunteer Firefighters successfully performed emergency procedures to reverse a cardiorespiratory arrest at the scene before he could be transported to the hospital.

In addition to the victim who later passed away, the collision resulted in one other individual sustaining minor injuries. Both parties were transported to the Padre Américo Hospital in Penafiel for urgent medical evaluation and treatment.

Despite the efforts of the medical staff at Padre Américo Hospital, Mr. Pinto did not survive the severity of his injuries. The 35-year-old, who had been residing in the parish of Novelas in the Penafiel municipality, was pronounced dead following the incident.

The community is preparing to hold funeral services for Mr. Pinto this Wednesday, November 11. The proceedings are scheduled to begin at the Sobretâmega Mortuary Chapel, with the funeral ceremony set for 4:30 p.m., followed by a procession to the local cemetery.